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Sarah Waweru

@sarahwaweru

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Finance and Accounting professional with 5+ years in audit and ERP accounting operations.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and deliver accurate financial reporting and compliance in a fast-paced, multi-client environment—leveraging my ERP and reconciliation expertise to support reliable month-end close.

I’m a detail-oriented Finance and Accounting professional with over 5 years of experience across FMCG manufacturing, audit, and professional services environments. I bring hands-on expertise in accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, month-end closing, inventory accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting.

In my current role as Lead Accountant & Operation, I manage the full accounts payable cycle—from invoice verification and posting to supplier payments. I oversee ZohoBooks ERP operations, strengthen internal controls around payments and approvals, and support month-end closing with reconciliations and financial reporting.

Previously, as a Finance and Administration Officer, I processed supplier invoices in ERP systems, resolved payment discrepancies through reconciliations, and supported migration from QuickBooks to ZohoBooks to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency. I also used Advanced Excel to analyze financial data and supported statutory compliance and month-end close activities.

Earlier, as an External Auditor at BETI AUDIT FIRM, I prepared and filed statutory tax returns (VAT, PAYE, withholding tax), conducted stocktaking and inventory verification, and ensured completeness and accuracy through bank and mobile money reconciliations. Across more than 15 client businesses, I supported audit planning, execution, and working paper preparation while working with multiple ERP systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Accountant & Operations

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RB Brands Limited

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Managed the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice verification, posting, and supplier payments, and resolved discrepancies through supplier reconciliations. Oversaw ZohoBooks ERP operations, strengthened payment and expense approval controls, and supported payroll/statutory deductions and month-end closing reporting.

Accounts Payable Internal Controls Month End Close VAT Compliance Financial Reporting

Finance and Administration Officer

Greydale Llp

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Processed supplier invoices and maintained accurate ERP-based financial records while performing reconciliations to resolve payment discrepancies. Supported migration from QuickBooks to ZohoBooks, aided tax/internal control compliance, and prepared month-end close and financial reporting.

Accounts Payable Quickbooks Advanced Excel Tax Filings Internal Controls Month End Close Financial Reporting

External Auditor

Beti Audit Firm

Apr 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 5 months)

Prepared and filed statutory tax returns (VAT, PAYE, and withholding tax) and supported audit planning, execution, and financial statement verification. Conducted stocktaking and bank/mobile money reconciliations and managed month-end close activities for 15+ client businesses across multiple industries.

VAT & PAYE Audit Support Bank Reconciliation Month End Close Working Papers ERP Systems

Internal Audit Intern

Bidco Africa Limited

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (6 months)

Verified financial transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance and assisted with internal audit procedures and risk assessments. Performed reconciliations, organized records for audit readiness, and supported compliance checks across finance and operations.

Internal Audit Compliance Risk Assessment Reconciliations Financial Documentation Audit Readiness Records Management